Hi Corey. First of all sorry your little one is going through this. Secondly, I would look into more natural methods than Zantac. Zantac even in adults can actually worsen heart-burn. Try elevating her upper body a bit every time you put her down. They even sell special positioners if you put her in the crib. Also, keep her more elevated during feeding as well, more than you normally would. Always burp her well during and after feeding. If breastfeeding, than just continue. If she is on formula, I know they sometimes recommend the ones with rice in them, a bit thicker. Try to search on line for other tips. Actually the way they normally diagnose reflux is by way of elimination, they prescribe medication (antiacid) and if it helps, then they confirm the diagnosis. My baby's doctor thought she might have it when she was about 1.5-2 months old (she is now 17 months) because she was spitting up a lot, or what seamed to be a lot. She even recommended the thickened formula and antiacid medication (I forget the name). Since I was breastfeeding, I did not go for the formula and after reading about the medicine and it's possible side-effected, I decided to just wait and elevate her more. Then a lactation consultant observed her and told me she does not have a reflux. She turned out to be just fine. The normal amount of spit-up can be quite a lot actually, especially it seams like a lot to us. If the baby does not gain or looses weight, then it might be reflux. Also it usually stops around 4 month mark, I mean excessive spit-up. I am not a doctor, but I recommend to just observe her, elevate her during and after feedings and when you put her down and try to avoid harsh medicine like Zantac. Hope this helps. Best of luck. |
